as in outdoor
of, relating to, or held in the open air
an open-air concert under the stars
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as in wilderness
that part of the physical world that is removed from human habitation
a family of city dwellers who can't wait to go camping in the open air
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Recent Examples of open-air
Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
While Obama’s campaign attempted to hold another open-air acceptance in 2012, weather delays forced eventgoers inside.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Outside is an open air patio, where family and friends gather for long dinners next to a kitchen plastered with family pictures.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
With a giant open-air amphitheater, a covered pavilion that hosts the local farmers market, and plenty of open green spaces to relax, Trailblazer Park is an excellent way to enjoy the town from a local’s perspective.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
While Obama’s campaign attempted to hold another open-air acceptance in 2012, weather delays forced eventgoers inside.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026
Noun
It is designed for easygoing travelers and families—and anyone who likes open air, hot cheese, and mountain views.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Outside is an open air patio, where family and friends gather for long dinners next to a kitchen plastered with family pictures.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-air
Adjective
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Further clips show the leopard moving through deep snow in an outdoor area, with trees and boulders in the background.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water available.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Kristy dreams of seeing her cadets take down the boy scouts in the big national wilderness competition, and frequently clashes with other board members who’d prefer the group emphasize fun.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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In the wilderness, to a strummy, whistling score, Dunk bathes in a stream and beats his clothes against a rock.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Several dismissed the Annabelle-Nottoway meme as a wild, albeit entertaining conspiracy theory; her presence in the area was rendered a mere coincidence.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Oct. 2025
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Denver, of course, roared to life in the fourth quarter Sunday against the New York Giants, scoring a franchise-record 33 fourth-quarter points to hang on for a wild-as-you’ll-see 33-32 victory.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Open-air.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-air. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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